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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

virtual quilting bee and a call for ideas

The quilt block shown above is for the Virtual Quilting Bee. This one is for Melissa. Yesterday I googled how to make flying geese and I came across this fabulous tutorial. I don't have the ruler, but I didn't really need it. This technique made flying geese construction so very easy. I'm completely hooked. I am planning to start a new spectrum quilt of sorts...one inspired by this masterpiece...using my stash. You know, in my spare time. (Ha!) I don't know how far I will get with it. I'd really love to make a king sized quilt like this, but I will be happy if it only ends up being a baby size. A big thank you to moving hands for posting such inspiring quilts year after year for all of us to see, since it is highly doubtful that I will ever make it to Tokyo for the International Quilt Festival in my lifetime.

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I couldn't decide for the life of me which tutorial to do next for my series. I have several ideas, but nothing that I was super excited to work on today, you know? I plan to come up with the tutorials that have been requested, like a Christmas tree skirt and Christmas stockings, but I am still working on formulating the designs for those. And they will take a little time. Anything else you would like to see tutorial wise? I'm not making any promises, but I'd love to hear your ideas.

I have seen that technique before, but never have tried it before. Now after seeing what you have made and are planning on making, I may just have to try it! By the way, I just love that Spectrum quilt. I don't have any ideas for tutorials, but I am sure whatever you decide will be fantastic, as usual!

That's my favorite technique too! I have never used that ruler and I have found it very doable. In fact I didn't even know there was a ruler for that technique. I am making some flying geese blocks for a swap I am in and have found that technique to be so fast. I love it!

I love doing flying geese that way - I use this tutorial (no ruler required): http://www.patchpieces.com/Flyinggeese.html It is such a time saver and they always turn out perfect. I love the block! Looks like a great idea for a Christmas Tree block... How about a winter/Christmas wall hanging tutorial?

I've seen that method for the geese before, called No Waste Flying Geese, and you don't need the ruler- you're right. They are so addicting after learning that technique! I can't wait to see what the fly into next. ~jen~

I'd love an easy bag that could be used for a diaper bag - something smallish. I usually carry a wipes case, a couple diapers, a change of clothes, and a sippy cup. (of course other random small things as well)

Ooo! oo! I second the apron!! Something easy and versatile that could be a motherly woman's or a frilly girls. :-) Oh, and big pockets! :-D LOL, sorry. I've been looking at a lot of apron patterns lately but I find them all intimidating. You have a way of making things sound simple and easy. :-) Thank you for all the work you do on your blog!!

I really like the variety a few stretched / skinny blocks add to the Flying Geese!

What about some kitchen things... cut two towels in half, and make a holder.

Grocery bag holder.

What about something for kiddos?

I saw some cute coasters that are made with four fabrics folded in half and overlapping, to create a sort of "pocket" you can tuck the bottom of stem-ware into... or just use regular. (Does that make any sense?)

I know these aren't really "original" ideas like your other fabulous ones, but they are simple, gift-able projects.

Oh yeah! I've been meaning to make some cute cloth headbands like I'm seeing in the stores... can't be hard, but just need to figure it out. You can make bands, wider (4-6") pieces that gather when worn, and or kerchief style with a triangle hanging off the back. :D

I second (or third) the apron idea -- i've been looking for a good tutorial on aprons for a while now -- definitely necessary with all of the fall baking we'll be doing at my house! We've got an overload of apples... got any good apple recipes in the meantime? :)

and btw... i've been (slowly) working up to joining your star quilt-a-long (albiet quite late). feel free to add me to your list :) i'll get done with it one of these days!! maybe i'll have more time after Christmas. yikes... not much time between now & then! better get working :)

I first saw this technique in Quilter's Newsletter about 10 years ago. I went so crazy making flying geese that weekend that I made 2 tops and still have a bag of geese left over in the stash somehwere.Thanks for all the tutorials. You really are very kind to do this for us. Can't wait to see what's next.

Love that block! The odd one is so cool in there! Do you have any ideas for boys? Two boys in here and the only girl is a dog, well, and me :)Got the package yesterday -thank you so very much! I love it! I can't wait to get to the store just so I can write a check:)! Have a great day!

Wow, that huge flying geese quilt that you linked to is beautiful. I love the odd different ones, like you alluded to in your block for Melissa. Wonderful. I could see myself wanting to do something like this someday too.

I've tried probably 3 methods for flying geese. I'm not a precise sewer so I've not been 100% happy with results so far. I'm going to try this. What a great idea. We always use flying geese in quilts - it seems.

I did Crayon Rolls about a year ago. Here are some of my links from it:

I made this one and even made it a little larger for colored pencils... http://www.skiptomylou.org/2007/04/25/on-a-roll/http://sew-crafty.blogspot.com/2007/04/pencil-crayon-roll.htmlhttp://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/Crayons-and-Coloring-Books-Tote.htm

Tutorial ideas:*aprons*mail organizer (something with a few pockets that hangs by the door)*boy stuff (I have an almost 4-year-old...maybe capes, dress-up stuff, anything)*car-seat covers*notebook/book covers

Whoa. This square has me super excited. That link! What an amazing piece of art the inspiration quilt is. I can't wait to see where you'll go with this... you know, in your spare time.I'd love a tutorial for a simple little craft apron. Not a long cooking one, but a short one, almost like a pocket on a belt, that could hold little supplies while working on a project.